15 ISO Tank Container Operation Safety Tips for Hazardous Chemical Delivery

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ISO tank container is preferred for carrying liquid chemical products because of its low cost, safety, reliability, operability, stacking capability,  environmental friendly and simplicity.

Non-hazardous and hazardous chemicals can be delivered from production site to customer site by ISO tank container. [Continue reading…]

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22 Quick Tips for Intermediate Bulk Container Safety

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The usage of intermediate bulk container or IBC tank in chemical industry is getting popular. From flammable liquid to oxidizing agent like hydrogen peroxide is delivered to their end user by using intermediate bulk container.

There are three UN certified intermediate bulk container type available; all metal, all plastic and composite (usually plastic and tubular frame).

At least there are five reasons why intermediate bulk container is preferred than other type of packaging such as PE can (polyethylene can) or PE drum (polyethylene drum):

  • maintenance free
  • reusable
  • high usability
  • higher carrying capacity
  • better safety

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An Easy to Follow Checklist for Safety Audit

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Honestly, facing a safety audit can be a hard work for most of us. There is a feel of fear that appears every time a safety audit will be conducted.

Perhaps, most of us think that nonconformity found during the safety audit will create a new job load.

Truly, it is not.

The truth is that safety audit helps you improving safety in the workplace by revealing safety problems that you have not been found yet (read also our best safety tips for the workplace to improve safety of your workplace). [Continue reading…]

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Heat Exchanger Safety Precautions You Should Know

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Heat exchanger is one of the most important equipment for a manufacturing plant. With this equipment, energy transfer can be done and production process runs smoothly.

However, beside its important role, heat exchanger operation and maintenance contain potential safety hazards.

If such safety hazards are not treated properly, unexpected events may happen.

So, it is very important to know heat exchanger safety precautions in order to be safe during operation and maintenance. [Continue reading…]

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The Must-Have Checklist for Chemical Plant Turnaround Safety

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Chemical plant turnaround is a regular plant facilities maintenance where many kinds of works are done within a predetermined time frame and involves many workers with various skills and experience levels.

Besides that, various chemical exposures may reach their peak level during the turnaround.

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What to Look at Before Wearing Fire-Resistant PPE?

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Safety is of the highest importance at the job, particularly in hazardous industries like construction, oil and gas, power, and utilities. Employees in these industries should be provided with fire-resistant personal protection equipment and other safety equipment. Personal protection equipment (PPE) that is flame-resistant must meet the criteria set out by the appropriate regulatory bodies. fire resistant PPE works as a protective layer over the skin and can offer some protection to the user. It does not, however, provide complete protection against fire risks.

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10 Easy to Remember Turnaround Safety Slogans for Chemical Plant Operators

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Safety slogan has a high flexibility in area of implementations. It can be used in production, laboratory, construction, and during turnaround. For turnaround, we will use turnaround safety slogans.

Turnaround is a regular plant maintenance that is usually carried out every year or perhaps more than one year. During the turnaround, many jobs are done in a same time frame. Besides that, more workers are also involved with various level of skills and expertise. [Continue reading…]

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Hazards in Confined Space: The List You Must Know

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Hazards in confined space present real dangers. They make confined space works become one of the deadliest works in the workplace.

Recognizing these hazards is the key to confined space safety. Fail to recognize these hazards in confined space will lead to fatal accidents.

Look at the following statistics:

In 2015, according to bls.gov, 136 workers died due to confined space-related accidents.

Meanwhile, in 2010, there were 26 fatalities due to inhalation and 6 fatalities due to oxygen deficiency occurred in confined spaces.

If you can recognize work hazards related with confined space early, then you will be able to take necessary control measures to reduce the hazard level. Even you will have a chance to eliminate these hazards. [Continue reading…]

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